This Week in Backstory & Strategy: Trophies, Trust, and Tough Calls
From a $2 trophy that redefined recognition to the hidden fears behind “I’ll just do it myself” — here’s everything you may have missed this week.
The Fear Behind “I’ll Just Do It Myself”
We’ve all worked with them. Maybe we’ve been them. Why refusing to delegate feels secure — and why it’s anything but.
References: Ritual or Result?
Why a hiring practice born in the Middle Ages has become a meaningless—but necessary—legal ritual.
Back to API, 15 Years Later — and Why It Matters Now
From a speaker’s podium to a leadership role, I’m returning to the American Press Institute at a moment when journalism faces both existential threats and unprecedented opportunities.
The Performance Improvement Plan Is a Charade
Why continuous coaching is the more honest—and effective—way to lead through underperformance